Pronghorn Antelope Numbers On Rise

TUCSON – After four years of comprehensive, science-based management efforts, the number of Pronghorn Antelope and their increased distribution through Game Management Units 34A, 34B and 35A in southeastern Arizona are encouraging.

In addition to grasslands restoration, which included a combination of mesquite removal and prescribed burns, fence modifications, water improvements, predator control, and population augmentation were used to help bolster Pronghorn Antelope numbers.

"The good conditions that allow pronghorn numbers to increase were created by a combination of these actions," said Amber Munig, big game management program supervisor. "Rarely will a single management action result in such positive change."